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Curcumin Might Ease Meal Related Discomfort
You might know turmeric as the golden-yellow spice. If your curry powder is yellow there’s probably a lot of turmeric in it! Turmeric contains the naturally occurring phytochemical, curcumin, which...
Benefits of Turmeric
Curcumin (diferuloylmethane) is the natural plant chemical (phytochemical) in the common, bright yellow spice named turmeric. Indian, Chinese, and Western herbal medicines traditionally use turmeric, for conditions such as poor...
Probiotics 101: Your Gut's Best Friends
What are probiotics? Probiotics are live microorganisms that confer a health benefit to the host when administered in adequate amounts (WHO). Probiotic strains sold via reputable companies are well-researched, and...
Another Reason Why Curcumin’s in Happy Tum!
Over the past 20 years there’s been mounting evidence for the use of curcumin for digestive complaints. Curcumin is the name given to a group of powerful anti-inflammatory* and antioxidant*...
Does Green Tea Effect Iron Absorption?
As with black tea, phenolic compounds/polyphenols (antioxidants) present in tea leaves bind to dietary iron and significantly inhibit its absorption. Absorption is inhibited by up to 28% in green tea...
Vitamin C Supplements-The evidence
Lots of people take supplements out of habit but they don’t really know why! Why am I taking vitamin C? Perhaps the best-known and most widely promoted use of high-dose...
What is IBD?
Inflammatory bowel disease is a term for both Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis which are chronic inflammatory diseases of the digestive system. In Crohn’s disease, inflammation can occur anywhere from...
Xanthohumol trialled in Crohns Disease
Inflammatory bowel disease is a term for both Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis which are chronic inflammatory diseases of the digestive system. In Crohn’s disease, inflammation can occur anywhere from...
Another Study Backs Use of Xanthohumol in COVID
Some natural compounds exhibit very good antiviral properties. The medicinal plant Humulus lupulus (hop) contains the flavonoid xanthohumol which has previously shown antiviral activities. Xanthohumol has also been found...
Banish the bloat - the guide
Occasional or even daily bloating is an entirely natural part of healthy digestion. It often goes away on its own but it bothers some people more than others, especially if...
Are you an antacid addict?
Taking an antacid for heartburn and reflux is extremely common, and year by year sales of antacids rise by billions. This is mainly down to negative change in lifestyle...
What Foods can trigger IBS?
An unbalanced gut microbiome (dysbiosis) can be caused by e.g. stress, anxiety, medication, diet, infections, vitamin D deficiency and genetics. Changing the gut environment causes IBS symptoms and low...
Probiotics and the brain- Psychobiotics?
Probiotics are ‘good’ microorganisms found in food products or supplements. They can benefit our health by improving the balance of the gut bacteria. They are found in many different forms...
Herbs for SIBO
Herbs for SIBO In a healthy gut, the number of microbes increases as you move down the intestinal tract, with low levels in the small bowel, and high levels...
What is small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)?
What is small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)? Our gastrointestinal tract is home to a huge population of micro-organisms called our gut microbiome, which has a significant role in maintaining...